Mystery of the Hallett Household Night a Quiet Unraveling
Joan Hallett confronts her mother Mrs Hallett amid lies about Selkirk Cornboise and a murder inquiry. Selkirk is linked to March’s death as rumors swirl and a five thousand pound ransom fuels suspicion while Ledway’s fate remains unseen.
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Mumsie
Cornbalse
Mumesse
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Ray
Cook's
Huurcourt
Hallett
Mamele
Mr. March
Fon
March
Cornboie
Lake Cruisers to Join Eastern Ram Patrol
Three Coast Guard cutters formerly on the Great Lakes are ordered to Boston to join the Eastern division. The Tuscarora Morrill and the 106 foot Dallas now at Bay City Michigan will boost the district fleet to the largest in the country with 28 patrol boats across seventy five and thirty six foot classes.
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Boston
Coast Guard
Great Lakes
Morrill
Dallas
Bay City
Mich
Our Children by Angelo Patri
A discussion on backward or mentally challenged children. Parents often overestimate harm and grief, while experts advise specialized schooling. The author notes some cases cannot be cured, but children can be taught and kept content in Vineland type programs, with happier outcomes in proper schools.
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Vineland
Mothers and Their Children Language Lessons and Memorial Hall Plan
A mother describes teaching children to talk about incidents and scenery precisely to grow vocabulary and curb gossip. The Dominion Government grants a site in Ottawa for a national women’s memorial hall to house offices of major Canadian women’s organizations.
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Dominion
Ottawa
Canada
Jelly Roll Technique and Dinner Menu for Tomorrow
The piece outlines a breakfast and luncheon menu with prune cereal scrambled eggs coffee toast and a dinner of corned beef hash beans stuffed tomato salad with lima beans. It also presents a detailed jelly roll recipe claiming it serves more people than layer cake and includes step by step baking and rolling instructions with variations and fillings.
Etiquette Questions On Invitations And Attire
A reader asks if written invitations are better than calling for a small gathering and how to word them. The advice favors written invites and provides a sample wording for Mrs Bridges and Mr Allen. A separate query on attire notes sleeveless gowns are less appropriate than a purple long sleeved dress for an installation event.
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Mrs. Beechman
Mrs. Bridges
Allen
Mary Reader
Mrs. Beeckman
Hartford Mayor Bars Two Films From City Theatres
Hartford mayor Steven s sent letters to local theatre managers warning that screening Greed or The Birth of a Nation could lead to revocation of the theatre license. The action follows resident complaints and evidence from other communities. The Birth of a Nation had been canceled earlier at the mayor's request.
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Hartford
Stevens
Hertford
Sitzeng
Parisian patterns for American women offered by New York designer
Telegram Daily advertises daily pattern service with Parisian styles adapted for American women. Features No. 278 apron pattern, easy to sew, fitted sizes bust 36 to 46 inches, requires specific fabric yardage, pricing 15 cents, orders to Pattern Editor Bridgeport Telegram with name, address, size, and payment details.
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New York
America
Bridgeport Telegram
Long-Term Convict Escapes from Prison
Boston reports an escape by a long term convict from state prison. The man, identified as Smith, was serving a ten year term from Salem and had an additional Cambridge sentence of four years. He slipped an outer wall Tuesday and remains at large.
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Boston
Smith
Avery
Smith W
Salem
Cambridge Court
Apy Myron
Life expectancy and public health gains outlined
A New York health report notes the average life span rose from 24.5 years in 1846 to 30.25 years in 1925 and baby life expectancy in 1926 surpassing 1911 figures. It credits public health education better hygiene milk water sanitation and disease control plus personal hygiene lifestyle changes and rest patterns for longer lives.
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New York State Department of Health
New York
New York City
The Tall-Walled Room Reimagined With Quiet Charm
A grand house with tall walls feels closed until a careful owner lowers the sense of space. Horizontal paneling widens ceilings and a central light reduces glare. Broad furniture and wide draperies break the walls, making the room seem closer and cozier.
Norway Eyes Power Exports With Hydro Resources
Norway, population 7 658 384, has about 12 500 200 horsepower of hydro power. Roughly 1 500 000 horses or 72 percent is developed, with plans for transmission lines to export electricity to Denmark and Germany. Routes include through Sweden to Copenhagen about 50 miles, or a direct sea cable 359 miles.
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Norway
Denmark
Germany
Sweden
Alts
Copenhaggen
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